John G. Goldsmith

John G. Goldsmith
Nickname(s) Valentin
Born (1909-08-15)August 15, 1909
Died January 1, 1972(1972-01-01)
Allegiance  United Kingdom
Service/branch Special Operations Executive
British Army
Rank Major
Unit Attorney Circuit
Commands held Attorney Circuit
Awards Distinguished Service Order, Military Cross, Légion d'honneur, Croix de Guerre

Major John Gilbert Goldsmith (15 August 1909 - 1 January 1972), DSO, MC, was a British agent for the Special Operations Executive during World War II.

He worked for the French section of the organisation, and under the codename Valentin, was the organiser of the Attorney circuit near Amiens, France.

Over the course of his career working with SOE, he was captured by the Gestapo only to manage a daring escape whilst in their custody and under armed guard from the Hotel Continentale, Paris.

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